Former Chelsea and England favourite Frank Lampard could be set to launch his managerial career in League One after it emerged he is in talks to become the new manager of Oxford United.

The U’s sacked their manager – Pep Clotet – on Monday following their disappointing 2-1 defeat to rock-bottom Bury at the weekend, although the 40-year-old Spaniard has long been linked with a move away from the Kassam Stadium.

Now, the search is on for his successor and the early frontrunner is 39-year-old Lampard, who was linked with the role last summer, but lost out to Clotet with former West Ham youngster Lampard focusing on his coaching badges.

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Former manager Michael Appleton has been linked with a return to the Kassam, while the names of Simon Grayson, Neil Lennon, Alan Stubbs and recently sacked former Southend boss Phil Brown have also been touted.